Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology faculty members Peter Kyle House, Craig M. dePolo, John Bell and Burton Slemmons received publication awards in 2006. The American Water Resources Association and the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists awarded the bureau faculty for their efforts in writing exceptional papers.
For a decade the Campus Recreation program has been training white water raft guides to work in one of the most exciting industries in the world. The 2007 Guide School begins April 6.
T’ai Chi is a no-impact, slow and continuous exercise that has been described as “swimming in air” or “meditation in movement.” Campus Recreation and Wellness is offering a T’ai Chi class on Saturday, March 31 in Lombardi Recreation Building Room 224-B. The cost is $20 per person.
David Thawley, dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, and Rang Narayanan, associate dean for outreach in CABNR, were recently presented with the Honorary Nevada FFA Degree.
By: Bill Oberding
The SEC Open House is a great opportunity to find out more about the Staff Employees’ Council and its committees and purpose. We are here for you! Come join the fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the Jot Travis Student Union.
Candice Bauer led University mechanical engineering students competing in an international design contest to recently place second for their version of a fishing rod and reel that quadriplegics can operate orally.
At its March 15-16 meeting in Carson City, the Board of Regents granted tenure to the folowing faculty: Melissa Burnham, Rod Case, Melanie Duckworth, Jeffrey Harper, Ann Hubbert, Markus Kemmelmeier, Maureen Kilkenny, Benjamin King, Barbara Kohlenberg, Deborah Kuhls, Donica Mensing, Brad Schultz, Jacquelyn Sundstrand, Billy Thornton, Wei Wang and Valerie Weinstein.
During this time of year many of my students often ask me, is it OK to exercise when sick? Many of them seem to think that they can sweat out a cold or flu by doing vigorous workouts. This misinformation can lead to a serious setback and worsening conditions.
Please join the Department of Geography and the James’ family as we fondly remember our colleague and friend, Professor Emeritus and former State Climatologist John James. On Friday, March 30, a memorial and reception will be held in Mackay Science Building Room 215 (Mackay Science is located on the quad) from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The Nevada Women’s Fund is currently accepting nominations for the Women of Achievement Awards. The deadline for the nominations is March 30.
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